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About QACA

QACA is a small organisation consisting of Members and supporters dedicated to saving the remaining public open spaces around the Quedgeley area.

The History

QACA was started in the late eighties, when the extensive development along Severnvale Drive was beginning. Quedgeley House was demolished in 1980 and QACA members saved its gardens, which is now Quedgeley Nature Reserve, adopted and maintained by Gloucester City Council.

Latest News (Updated 17/11/11)

Quedgeley

Area

Conservation

Association

Quedgeley House

Through the dedication of its Committee, both past and present , QACA have now become a recognised organisation with strong links with local organisations, the Parish Council and Police.

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Helping to preserve the last remaining open spaces in Quedgeley

Pond in Local Nature Reserve.

During the last few months we have seen the pond slowly draining.

It is now completely empty and unable to retain water due to the lining being breached.

We have contacted the City Council but unfortunately funds are not available to remedy this problem.

We are now holding discussions regarding re-lining the pond ourselves.

This is going to be a huge project, and, hopefully we can bring onboard local schools and organisations to help us.

Luckily the Great Crested Newts, resident in the pond are now hibernating, so that allows the winter months to complete the project.

If you think you can help in any way, or are an organisation that can help fund this project, please contact us as soon as possible, so that we can plan ahead and manage the project in a way that will benefit all those that wish to help.

Please contact Peter Ponting 01452 722582

E-mail qaca@btinternet.com

Local Nature Reserve

Following cuts in services due to budget constraints, Gloucester City Council has approached QACA regarding possible changes to the management of the Local Nature Reserve.

We have discussed a number of different approaches -

1. Take full responsibility for the management of the Nature Reserve

2. Leave control as it is, i.e. continued management by the City Council.

3. Manage the Nature Reserve within City Council control.

4. We are also holding talks with the Parish Council to establish if a joint approach between our two bodies is feasible as this would represent our preferred option. If such talks were successful, management responsibilities would be extended to include the two areas of woodland off Severnvale Drive.

We believe that there are significant advantages in managing these areas with the assistance of local residents but prior to moving this initiative forward, we do need to ensure that matters of Health & Safety and Public Liability are satisfactorily addressed.

QACA is keen to consider your views on this matter so please do let us know your opinions.

This site is dedicated to Jeff Morgan and Michael Orr, founder members of QACA who are sadly no longer with us.

The Moat

We were recently criticised regarding the poor condition of The Moat and we have therefore been in contact with the City Council outlining our concerns for the site which have been acknowledged. We are now working with them to resolve this situation although given current budgetary constraints this may take a little while. QACA did originally secure a contribution of £15,000 towards the initial project to improve the Moat area and we have expressed concerns as to whether or not the work carried out was to an acceptable standard.

The matter of renaming the Moat has also been raised recently. The area is an Ancient Listed Scheduled Monument and as such is overseen by English Heritage. They have categorically stated that renaming The Moat would set a precedent for other monuments and it would not therefore be allowable. Ordnance Survey has also stated that they could not support any renaming unless approved by English Heritage.

Help Raise funds for QACA

We currently have two initiatives set up to raise funds.

1. We have an account with a recycling centre, and can send used printer cartridges to be recycled.

2. If you shop at Amazon or any other leading brand on the Internet, you can raise funds for QACA simply by shopping through http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk. Simply log into the web site. Select QACA as your preferred account, then every time you shop through the site QACA will receive a percentage. We recently received a cheque for £19.67 from them.

If you have any used printer cartridges or want help on the easyfundraising web site please Mail: qaca@btinternet.com

All information received will be confidential, and no information will be passed on to third parties

Pound Coin key fobs

We still have a number of Pound Coin Key Fobs available. These can be used at Aldi and Lidl to release the trolleys.

By using these you will be supporting QACA and helping the environment .Cost £1

Christmas offer. Buy one get one free

Tel 01452 722582